MJ3/HON Atoms

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a subatomic particle?

• A particle smaller than an atom and makes up the atom

• A molecule that forms when atoms bond together

• A type of energy released by atoms when they bond

• A visible part of matter made of atoms

Multiple Choice

Which subatomic particle has no charge and is found in the nucleus of an atom?

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

Multiple Choice

Which subatomic particle is positively charged and is found in the nucleus of an atom?

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

Multiple Choice

Which subatomic particle is negatively charged and found outside the nucleus of an atom?

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

Draw

Draw an atom with 2 protons, 2 neutrons, and 2 electrons:

Open Ended

What are three things that are made of atoms?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about protons is correct?

• Protons are negatively charged and found outside the nucleus.

• Protons have a relatively large mass and are found inside the nucleus.

• Protons have no charge and are found in the electron shell.

• Protons are smaller than electrons and found outside the nucleus.

Multiple Choice

Which subatomic particle is the largest?

• Proton

• Electron

• Neutron

• Isotope

Multiple Choice

Changing the number of neutrons in an atom makes ...

• a proton

• an electron

• a nucleus

• an isotope

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the nucleus are correct?

• It contains protons and neutrons.

• It is negatively charged.

• It contains most of the atom's mass.

• It is located outside the atom.

Multiple Choice

Which subatomic particle is the smallest?

• Proton

• Electron

• Neutron

• Ion

Multiple Choice

Changing the number of electrons in an atom makes ...

• a proton

• a neutron

• an ion

• an isotope

Multiple Choice

What happens to the charge of an atom if it loses electrons?

• It becomes positively charged.

• It becomes negatively charged.

• It remains neutral.

• It becomes an isotope.

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What happens to the charge of an atom if it gains electrons?

• It becomes positively charged.

• It becomes negatively charged.

• It remains neutral.

• It becomes an isotope.

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Match

Match the subatomic particles with their description:

• Negatively Charged

• Positively Charged

• Neutral (No Charge)

Electron

Proton

Neutron

• Electron

• Proton

• Neutron

Match

Match the subatomic particles with their description:

• Smallest particle outside the nucleus

• Second-Biggest particle inside the nucleus

• Biggest particle inside the nucleus

Electron

Proton

Neutron

• Electron

• Proton

• Neutron

Match

Match the subatomic particles with their description:

• Involved in chemical reactions

• Determines the element's name

• Changes result in isotopes

Electron

Proton

Neutron

• Electron

• Proton

• Neutron

Multiple Choice

Which subatomic particles are found inside the nucleus of an atom?

• protons only

• protons and electrons

• protons and neutrons

Multiple Choice

Which subatomic particle has a positive charge?

• proton

• neutron

• electron

Multiple Choice

Which subatomic particle has a negative charge?

• proton

• neutron

• electron

Multiple Choice

Which subatomic particle has no (neutral) charge?

• proton

• neutron

• electron

Multiple Choice

If an atom has a different number of neutrons, then it is an...

• isotope

• ion

• atom

Multiple Choice

If an atom has a different number of electrons, then it is an...

• isotope

• ion

• atom